Swallowtail Butterfly Collection

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio ulysses telegonus). This butterfly is also known as the blue mountain butterfly. It is native to Indonesia and Australia, inhabiting the rain forests

Ornithoptera alexandrae, Queen Alexandras birdwing butterfl
Digital image of the upperside of a mounted specimen of a Queen Alexandras birdwing butterfly from the family Papilionidae

RF - Apollo butterfly (Parnassius apollo) nectaring on flower. North Tyrol, Austria. June. Focus stacked image. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

European swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon gorganus) on flower, Mercantour National Park, Provence, France, June

Illustration of life cycle of Swallowtail Butterfly (Papilio machaon) from pupa and caterpillar, to adult butterfly

Cairns birdwing butterfly (Ornithoptera euphorion) male resting on leaf. Kuranda Butterfly Sanctuary, Queensland, Australia. Captive

Emperor Swallowtail -Papilio ophidicephalus-

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Red Helen swallowtail butterfly caterpillar (Papilio helenus) showing snake mimicry, Tai Mo Shan Country Park, Hong Kong, China

Eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly (Papilio glaucus) female, nectaring on Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) in wet meadow, East Haddam, Connecticut, USA

Raja Brookes Birdwing Butterfly (Trogonoptera brookiana), Borneo

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) in garden, Norfolk, England, UK, June

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) caterpillar on Wild carrot (Daucus carota) flowers. The Netherlands. August

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon), wings open, resting on plant stem. The Netherlands. August

RF - Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) caterpillar on Wild carrot (Daucus carota) flowers. The Netherlands. August. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Ventral view of Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon), male and female, in flight. The Netherlands. July

Digital composite of Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) caterpillar, pupa, chrysalis and emerging adult

Cairns birdwing butterfly (Ornithoptera euphorion) male resting on fern, large butterfly endemic to wet tropics in far north Queensland, Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Apollo butterfly (Parnassius apollo) female laying eggs on branch. Parainen, Finland. July

Chinese peacock butterfly (Papilio bianor) drinking nectar from a Hibiscus flower. To maintain position it flaps the wings which pick up pollen on their undersides from the stamens placed on the end

RF - Eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly (Papilio glaucus) nectaring on Zinnia in farm garden, wild and free. Essex, Connecticut, USA

Common Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) backlit showing wing structure. Podere Montecucco, Orvieto, Umbria, Italy, October

Apollo butterfly (Parnassius apollo) Nordtirol, Austrian Alps. June

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) caterpillar on Wild carrot (Daucus carota) flowers. The Netherlands. August

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) nectaring on thistle (Cirsium sp.) flower. The Netherlands. July

Scarce swallowtail butterfly (Iphiclides podalirius) landing on a flower, nr Orvieto, Italy. June

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) in flight, Finland, June

Male Mountain apollo butterfly (Parnassius apollo) nectaring on wildflower, Finland. July

Male Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) eating from Wood cranesbill (Geranium sylvaticum), Finland. June

Close up of section of Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) caterpillar feet gripping stem of Wild carrot (Daucus carota). The Netherlands. August

Ventral view of Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) in flight. The Netherlands. July

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) nectaring on thistle (Cirsium sp. ) flower, with cyclists in background
Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) nectaring on thistle (Cirsium sp.) flower, with cyclists in background. The Netherlands. July

RF - Two Swallowtail butterflies (Papilio machaon) flying to feed on thistle (Cirsium sp. ) bush in flower
RF - Two Swallowtail butterflies (Papilio machaon) flying to feed on thistle (Cirsium sp.) bush in flower. The Netherlands. July

Swallowtail butterfly on butterfly (buddleia) bush flower, Day Preserve, Illinois

Golden Birdwing butterfly (Troides aeacus) Sheding Forest park, Kenting National Park, Taiwan

Apollo (Parnassius apollo) butterfly female in flight over field, sphragis present following copulation. Pargas, Aboland, Finland. July 2019

Scarce swallowtail butterfly (Iphiclides podalirius), Finland, July

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) nectaring on Meadow clary (Salvia pratensis). North Tyrol, Austria. June

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) flying to red campion with proboscis extended, Finland, June

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) on flower, Pyrenees, France, May

Apollo butterfly (Parnassius apollo) on knapweed flower, Aosta Valley, Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy

RF - Common swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) Aosta Valley, Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy

RF - Spicebush swallowtail butterfly (Papilio troilus) nectaring on Zinnia in farm garden, wild and free. Madison, Connecticut, USA

Common swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon), Lorsch, Hessen, Germany. Meetyourneighbours.net project

Spanish festoon butterfly (Zerynthia rumina), Lorsch, Hessen, Germany. Meetyourneighbours.net project

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The Swallowtail Butterfly, scientifically known as Ornithoptera alexandrae or Queen Alexandra's birdwing butterfly, is a breathtaking creature that captivates the hearts of nature enthusiasts worldwide. With its vibrant colors and graceful flight, it is no wonder why this species has become an icon in the world of butterflies. One remarkable image showcases the Apollo butterfly (Parnassius apollo) delicately nectaring on a flower in North Tyrol, Austria. The contrasting colors between the butterfly and the flower create a stunning visual display that highlights the beauty of nature. In Mercantour National Park, we witness another mesmerizing sight - a European swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon gorganus) perched gracefully on a delicate flower. This snapshot captures the essence of tranquility found within nature's embrace. An intricate illustration takes us through the life cycle of the Swallowtail Butterfly (Papilio machaon), from its humble beginnings as a pupa to its transformation into an enchanting adult butterfly. This depiction reminds us of nature's incredible ability to undergo metamorphosis and emerge more magnificent than ever before. Moving towards other species within this family, we encounter two captivating specimens: Emperor Swallowtail (Papilio ophidicephalus) and Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon). These butterflies flutter amidst meadow sage in Pleven region, Bulgaria, creating an ethereal scene straight out of a fairy tale. Nature never ceases to amaze with its clever adaptations. The Red Helen swallowtail butterfly caterpillar (Papilio helenus) displays snake mimicry as it camouflages itself among leaves. This ingenious survival strategy serves as a testament to evolution's brilliance. Meanwhile, an Eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly (Papilio glaucus) female finds nourishment by nectaring on Purple Loosestrife flowers.